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Noblesville High School named Justin Bennett as the Lady Millers new varsity girls basketball coach, replacing former coach Donna Buckley. Bennett joins NHS from his role as boys basketball coach for Herron-Riverside High School in Indianapolis, where he recently won a conference championship. He also brings girls basketball coaching experience from head coach roles with…

Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation was awarded a $400,000 grant through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Indiana Trails Program. The grant will fund a new section of the White River Greenway, supporting CCPR’s long-term goal of expanding the trail along or near the river throughout Carmel. The Indiana Trails Program supports projects that expand public trail access…

The City of Westfield communications department has received multiple national and international recognitions for excellence in government communications, digital engagement and public transparency. The department recently earned two Award of Distinction honors in the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards, an international competition recognizing excellence in marketing, communications, and creative work. The awards were presented by the…

Most people would never sign a blank check. Yet, every day, millions of Americans put their signature on contracts they haven’t read, agreeing to terms they don’t understand. This could potentially cost them hundreds or thousands of dollars if something goes wrong. The fine print isn’t hiding, it’s right there on the page: the problem…

Tax season and beyond have always been high-traffic periods for scammers, but in 2026, the stakes have evolved. While you are focused on filing accurately, bad actors are leveraging advanced technology to bypass traditional red flags. According to the Kaplan Collection Agency, tax-related scams have surged by over 300% since 2020. The cyber-security team at Verizon,…

The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra announces tickets are now on sale for Gala: OPUS 2026, endowed by Christel DeHaan, taking place Saturday, Sept. 19, at Hilbert Circle Theatre. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m., with the performance starting at 7:30 p.m.  Led by Music Director Jun Märkl, Gala: OPUS 2026 will feature Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, the…

As the school year comes to an end, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness visited local classrooms to award over $88,500 in funding as part of the City of Fishers’ Educator Innovation Grant program.  Launched in 2024, the program strives to empower educators within HSE Schools with the financial resources to bring innovation to the classroom and inspire students…

The Carmel Symphony Orchestra has been notified that it will receive a $27,500 grant from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation for operational costs for the symphony’s 2026-27 50th Anniversary Season. These funds will help the symphony better fulfill its mission to provide family-friendly concerts and engage with youth through education and community initiatives to…

Westfield Washington School System is pleased to announce that 20 second and third grade students have qualified for the National Math Stars program. The Indiana Department of Education has partnered with National Math Stars to formally recognize exceptional mathematical talent across Indiana. ILEARN assessment data reports that these students scored within the top 2 percent…

This is Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18-24, 2026) and the United States Postal Service is reminding Americans everywhere to inspect, maintain, and make any needed upgrades to their mailboxes to help keep the mail flowing. Through regular, simple mailbox maintenance akin to Spring Cleaning, customers can help their carriers ensure mail, packages, and special deliveries arrive on time, safely, and securely.  “Your mailbox is the gateway to connection, bringing everything from…